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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1934
Page
1
Reports describe a door bang and house rocking at night as five witnesses recount tremors. Officials note no explosion or earthquake found, but temp fluctuations and distant tremors were reported from Stow and West areas as residents react.
Concord reports a dashing musical farce set in the Tip Top Talkies office in Hollywood. Thomas Tombeno plays Max the manager while Mel Helen Venti stars Sally Raine. Alex Mac Kechern is the harried publicity man as plans a publicity push. The cast also includes Terence McHugh and Mrs O Tool in lighthearted acts with an Irish jig and a finale of couples engaged or about to be.
The Citizens caucus to nominate candidates for the Town election will be held February 7 at 8 p.m. in Veterans' Building. Chairman Raymond Wheeler of the Board of Selectmen plans not to run again. Judge Edward B. Caiger is noted as a suitable successor. J. C. Piper serves on the Electric Light Board, and Floyd Verrill’s name will be presented. Weather shifts from a mild day to sub zero temperatures expected early in the week.
Low and W Edward Lamb lead the missionary committee with Mrs Wallace Conant and Mrs Leslie R Moore on the religious educational committee alongside Wells A Hall.
A local caucus votes Manty to 73 end while Ernest Maridna receives 67. Prank E Sanderson is nominated town clerk with George H Gutteridge as treasurer and F Lester as health board trustee. Arthur M. Wright is named as assessor and James J Ledgard as moderator with Leo C. White listed in the slate.
The Past Grands Association of Mizpah Rebekah lodge held its annual meeting at Odd Fellows hall on Thursday. A 6 30 chicken pie supper preceded the business session where officers were elected and volunteers including Mrs. Idaingham in charge of supper and Mrs. Gere were anointed for duties.
About 50 tables hosted whist games while the grand march drew over 100 couples led by Selectman Frank Binks and Elizabeth Binks. A volunteer local orchestra organized the event with many dancers and players thanking Peek & Sophie Walsh and several residents for their support.
Maynard Grange held a well attended meeting to install officers. Guests from Westboro Stow Concord Fitchburg Westford and Bolton Granges attended. Newly installed were Frank Case master Alex overseer Adelaide Sims Russell Naylor steward Howard assistant steward Edith chaplain Edmond Committees Charles Snadack Ina Edwardson Dorothy Alving Joseph Finoch general collation Annie Fileyde feast table Edmund Whitney Salloway third degree. The Sewing Circle will meet February 6 with Mrs Josephine Finocchi as hostess.
Maynard Lowney and his wife Daniel Lowney quietly marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home on Harrison street as health concerns limited celebrations. The couple, well known in the neighborhood, were joined by 11 children and 26 grandchildren with many relatives listed among the well wishers.
Rev HH Carritt will lead the Ganday service on February 4 at 10 45 AM. Church school follows at 9 30 AM.
Republicans braved a severe gale monday night to vote in a caucus led by ex representative Leslie W. Sims. Don Lent led four candidates for selectman with 105 votes. August Saarela 98. Samuel Lever 68. P Joseph Schwab 46. Frank 85 Binks not on ballot four write in. Other contests named trustees ships and public welfare posts with Thomas Wright receiving 91 votes for Board of Public Welfare.
A community dance event drew many attendees for a finale titled School Days performed by Peuline Clark Sullivan Eileen Reid Mary Raymond Crowley and Stanley Fiecewicz. Prizes went to Gilda Carbone and others as Staged by Adams Sweeney with Mrs Hannon and Frank McCarron coordinating costumes.
Maynard Maynard Assembly Rainbow for Girls held a Saturday night installation at the Masonic hall. Eunice Miller served as installing officer with Marion Lester Jaella Huntoon Carol Crosby Ruth Taylor assisting. New officers sworn in include Ruth Bishop worthy advisor Anna Fayton worthy associate advisor Janet Miller charity Constance Dawson hope Arlene Mills faith and Barbara Jorby presented with a Past Worthy Advisor jewel.
Sylvester Perry observed 83rd year in the Methodist church as burial plans are announced with services and interment in the Center cemetery family lot.
Maynand Frank Binks chairman of the Board of Selectmen and a 22 year veteran in town politics will not seek reelection this year. The caucus ballot was delayed by the Republican town committee as citizens urged him to run again and he considered the request while dealing with local disputes and CWA road project duties.
A note honors a teacher who spent thirty six years at Whittemore school. She taught at the Raven Lane facility for many years and plans to spend the winter in the south.
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